SAU CAMPUS

SAU CAMPUS is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 28 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, SAU CAMPUS has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The location at **414 S R L Thornton FWY, Dallas, TX 75203**, is the primary campus for **The School of Health Professions (SHP)**, which operates under the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). This facility is a specialized magnet high school designed to prepare students for careers in the medical and healthcare fields. The campus is strategically situated to serve students from across the district who have a dedicated interest in pursuing rigorous academic coursework combined with clinical exposure and hands-on health science training.

The educational environment at this location emphasizes college and career readiness, often featuring partnerships with local medical institutions and hospitals. Students at this campus typically engage in a specialized curriculum that includes advanced science, anatomy, and health-focused electives, alongside traditional core subjects. By providing a focused academic pathway, the school aims to bridge the gap between high school education and the professional healthcare workforce, equipping students with the certifications or foundational knowledge necessary for success in nursing, medicine, therapy, and other allied health disciplines.

For more information, contact SAU CAMPUS at (214) 860-4370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

414 S R L THORNTON FWY
DALLAS, TX 75203
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SAU CAMPUS is a public Title I Charter school in DALLAS, TX with about 28 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
28
Teachers:
5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 28 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SAU CAMPUS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.1%
Black or African American
14.3%
White
3.6%

Female
21.4%
Male
78.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.